Jose Hernandez Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of advising, he manages rental properties in the San Diego area. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and serves clients through a broad range of retail and institutional investment offerings.

Sharon Loero is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked for TD Ameritrade from 2010 to 2022 before joining Charles Schwab in 2023. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, along with custody and brokerage services. The firm is notable for its large client base and integrated operational structure that combines model portfolios, alternative investments, and centralized supervisory and order-routing arrangements.

David Smith is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm leverages its integration with Bank of America to provide access to a broad platform of products and services.

Erik Karlson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nicholas Fragoso is a financial advisor at Osaic with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at San Diego Tax & Wealth Management and under his own sole proprietorship, providing financial planning, income tax preparation, and life insurance services. Fragoso also operates an S-Corporation offering investment advice, financial planning, and tax preparation. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Julia Farag is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has previously worked at Fonte Financial Advisors and served as a philanthropist before joining Cetera. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as vice president of the nonprofit board of directors for the Kai Elua Outrigger Canoe Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of investment management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Ryan Barnhill is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual, institutional, and retirement clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and a variety of model portfolios and research resources.

Grant Kalmanovitz is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. His prior firms include Charles Schwab, LPL Financial, LendingClub, and EquityBee. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an assistant basketball coach for San Dieguito Union High School District and consults on sales strategy and market research for local businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide registered adviser supporting individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies. The firm manages over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors and around 800,000 clients.

Daniel Testa is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Edward Jones, Bank of America, Merrill, and Navy Federal Financial Group. Outside of advising, he is a partner and owner of BNT Metals, a metals recycling company based in Chula Vista, California. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party strategies.

Shanel Dubique is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services and First Command Financial Planning. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Devin Mcdonald is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary services as well as model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Marcus Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching soccer, including training players and managing teams. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Jeffrey Carlos Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in La Mesa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Joshua Dunphy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Securities America, as well as experience outside finance in the food service industry and entrepreneurial ventures. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves as a registered commodity pool operator, advises multiple investment companies, and utilizes systematic methodologies and AI tools in its investment process.

Bradford Best is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. He has held roles with several firms including First Allied Securities, Inc. and Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. He serves on the advisory council for the University of California, Irvine, reviewing continuing education programs for professionals. Additionally, he hosts a pinball streaming channel focused on entertainment and education. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program platforms, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers.

Victoria Sazunic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley since 2003 and has served on the board of San Diego Civic Theaters since 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide array of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Erin Arellano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a transportation business that serves disabled adults and is a tax preparer and enrolled agent. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, supported by in-house and third-party research and technology-driven portfolio strategies.

Kristin Krueger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes service in the United States Navy for 20 years, as well as roles at Booz Allen Hamilton and Big Block Realty. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a network of around 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branch offices nationwide.

Pablo Mateo Ventura is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to his current role, he worked at JPMC Bank NA (Southwest) and has experience in retail and grocery sectors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary approach and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment strategies.

Ian Currier is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and advise on diversified portfolios.